Packaging Speaks

For the final episode of the season, Christian is joined by Jay Edwards, Author of Packaging Done Right Is Magic, and founder of Pack2Sustain.

In this episode of Packaging Speaks, Christian sits down with Jen Benolken, MDM & Regulatory Specialist at DuPont. With over 30 years in the packaging industry, Jen shares her journey across medical device manufacturers and suppliers, her passion for sterile barrier systems, and why she proudly includes “volunteer” in her job title. From the critical role of Tyvek to the future of sustainability, standards, and wicked problems yet to be solved, Jen brings a wealth of insight

This week on Packaging Speaks, Christian sits down with Calvin Lakhan, Ph.D, Director of the Circular Innovation Hub at York University and an investigator at Waste Wiki, to explore where sustainability assumptions collide with real-world evidence.

We sit down with Grace Cook, a packaging engineer turned sustainability strategist, who’s rethinking what it means to make an impact. With roots in package development at P&G and KAO, Grace now consults across industries to help companies address their carbon footprint, climate risk, and material choices with eyes wide open. From revamping legacy spec systems to embedding LCA data into daily decision-making, Grace brings both a wide view and a long view to sustainability. We

Lauren La Spina’s packaging career spans cosmetics, food, and healthcare—and she's led teams through everything from rapid product launches to complex supply chain challenges. In this episode, she shares how packaging leaders can stay calm under pressure, ask better questions, and build systems that work long-term.

This week on Packaging Speaks, we’re joined by Liz Mellone, a seasoned packaging executive whose career spans more than 30 years, most of it at Colgate Palmolive.

Jessie Schwartz reveals how she turned a post-layoff leap into a thriving consultancy; demystifying packaging data, fractional talent, and the coming wave of EPR compliance. Tune in for a masterclass on turning industry pain points into opportunity.

Rob Kaszubowski didn’t plan on a packaging career, but after an aptitude test and a class at UW-Stout, he found his lane.

In this episode, Vicki also opens up about something too many professionals face and not enough talk about: unexpected job loss.

Camille brings warmth, depth, and serious insight into how to navigate the industry with purpose, persistence, and a sense of humor.

From kicking off her career in the package testing lab at Estée Lauder to launching her own consulting firm out of Southern California, Danica’s story is packed with insights for engineers at every stage of their journey.

New episode of Packaging Speaks this Friday! Learn how Elizabeth built a flexible, thriving packaging career, and what her journey can teach engineers considering consulting or remote work.

Episode 1: Walt Ellis, Founder

We’re excited to announce the launch of Packaging Speaks, a brand-new podcast from PackStaff